by The Hop Addition
The Hop Addition Podcast is a homebrewing podcast by homebrewers, for homebrewers. Join three UK-based brewers as we dive into beer styles, brewing techniques, hops, yeast, fermentation, and recipe design — with a mix of deep-dive episodes, drink alongs, and expert guests from across the brewing industry. Whether you're into all-grain brewing, IPAs, lagers, sour beer, or improving your homebrew setup, we’ve got practical tips, brewing science, and plenty of beer chat to help you brew better. 🍺
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1/13/2020
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June 4, 2026
<p>In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we take on one of the greatest challenges in British brewing: cloning the legendary <strong>Timothy Taylor’s Landlord</strong>.</p><p>We dive deep into the ingredients, process, and brewing science behind this iconic Yorkshire pale ale — from <strong>Golden Promise malt</strong> and <strong>Styrian Goldings hops</strong> to the famously characterful <strong>West Yorkshire yeast strain</strong> and the magic of traditional <strong>Yorkshire Square fermentation</strong>.</p><p>To put theory into practice, the three of us each brewed our own Landlord-inspired clone using different approaches, equipment, yeast choices, and water profiles — then put them head-to-head in a taste off against the commercial benchmark.</p><p>Expect a deep dive into:<br>🍺 Why Golden Promise is essential to the Landlord profile<br>🧪 Water chemistry and sulfate-driven bitterness<br>🌿 The importance of Styrian Goldings late hopping<br>🦠 Wyeast 1469 and the Yorkshire ester profile<br>🏛️ The history and mechanics of Yorkshire Squares</p><p>We also explore how fermentation management, mineral balance, and heritage ingredients shape one of the most award-winning beers in British brewing history.</p><p>Huge thanks to our partner <strong>The Malt Miller</strong>, your go-to for all things homebrew — including the new <strong>Prysma liquid hop products</strong> and the dedicated <strong>Hop Addition recipe section</strong>.</p><p>💬 Have you ever tried cloning a commercial beer? Let us know your favourite British ale clone projects on socials and tell us which version you’d most like to try.</p><p>👉 <strong>Next up:</strong> we’re diving into the modern <strong>West Coast IPA revival</strong> — tune in June 6th!</p>
June 3, 2026
<p>In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we dive back into the wonderfully murky world of <strong>water chemistry</strong> — this time exploring the famous <strong>regional water profiles</strong> that shaped some of the world’s most iconic beer styles.</p><p>From the ultra-soft water of <strong>Pilsen</strong> to the sulfate-heavy wells of <strong>Burton-on-Trent</strong>, we explore how geology influenced brewing history, flavour, process, and style evolution across Europe and the British Isles.</p><p>Expect a deep dive into:<br>💧 Sulfate vs chloride — the “hops vs malt” balancing act<br>🪨 Why water is basically “liquid geology”<br>🍺 How Dublin created stout, Burton created IPA, and Pilsen created pilsner<br>⚗️ Mash pH, alkalinity, hardness & mineral additions<br>🧪 Whether replicating historic water profiles is actually worth it for modern brewers</p><p>We also tackle the practical side of water treatment for homebrewers, including RO water, Burtonisation, Campden tablets, and the modern philosophy of “designing water for the beer” rather than chasing historic city profiles.</p><p>Huge thanks to our partner <strong>The Malt Miller</strong>, your go-to for all things homebrew. Don’t forget to check out the <strong>Hop Addition recipe section</strong> while you’re there.</p><p>💬 Do you build your water from scratch or keep it simple? Let us know your approach on socials and join the discussion.</p>
April 21, 2026
<p>In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we’re heading to the heart of <strong>Czech brewing tradition</strong> with a very special guest — <strong>Radim from Budvar</strong>.</p><p>Together, we explore what makes Czech lager some of the most revered beer in the world, while tasting through classic Budvar examples and breaking down how to recreate these iconic styles at home.</p><p>Expect a proper deep dive into:<br>🍺 The magic of <strong>decoction mashing</strong> — what it really does to flavour<br>💧 The role of <strong>ultra-soft Czech water</strong> in balancing bitterness<br>🌿 <strong>Saaz hops</strong> and their signature spicy, herbal character<br>🌑 The underrated beauty of <strong>dark Czech lagers (Tmavý Ležák)</strong><br>🧪 Traditional techniques like <strong>open fermentation & krausen skimming</strong></p><p>We also tackle the big questions — does decoction really make a difference? And how do Czech brewers achieve such incredible depth and drinkability in every pint?</p><p>Huge thanks to our partner <strong>The Malt Miller</strong>, your go-to for all things homebrew — don’t forget to check out the <strong>Hop Addition recipe section</strong> while you’re there.</p><p>💬 Brewing a Czech lager or drinking along with us? Share your thoughts on socials — we’d love to hear how you get on.</p>
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The Hop Addition Podcast is a homebrewing podcast by homebrewers, for homebrewers.
Join three UK-based brewers as we dive into beer styles, brewing techniques, hops, yeast, fermentation, and recipe design — with a mix of deep-dive episodes, drink alongs, and expert guests from across the brewing industry.
Whether you're into all-grain brewing, IPAs, lagers, sour beer, or improving your homebrew setup, we’ve got practical tips, brewing science, and plenty of beer chat to help you brew better. 🍺
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